Carpenter

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Parks and Natural Resources Division (PNR) is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join its Facilities and Construction team. This position performs hands-on carpentry and construction work to maintain, repair, renovate, and enhance Arlington County’s parks, buildings, and recreational facilities. Responsibilities include building, installing, and repairing park structures such as small buildings, bridges, and fences, as well as wood components, including benches, tables, doors, cabinets, and windows.

This is an opportunity to apply your carpentry expertise, craftsmanship, and problem-solving skills to diverse projects that enhance Arlington County’s parks and facilities and benefit the community.

Specific duties include:

• Performing senior-level carpentry work involving the installation, renovation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, park facilities, structures, and wood components;
• Performing rough and finished carpentry, including framing, doors, windows, cabinetry, trim, decks, fences, structural wood repairs, roofs, tables, walls, bathroom fixtures, drop ceilings, and Signs;
• Completing carpentry projects from measurements and material preparation through installation and final repairs;
• Planning, designing, and managing construction projects, evaluating site conditions, and determining project scope;
• Interpreting blueprints, construction drawings, work orders, manuals, and assembly instructions;
• Developing project layouts, taking measurements, estimating materials, and preparing material lists;
• Using hand and power tools to construct, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair structures and facility components;
• Inspecting buildings and structures to identify damage, deterioration, safety hazards, and necessary repairs;
• Providing technical guidance to facility managers and coordinating work with other carpenters and trades staff; and
• Conducting quality control inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing related administrative duties.

• High School/Equivalent; and

• Three (3) years' experience in carpentry.

Substitution: Additional years of carpentry experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Using shop tools such as jointers, shapers, bandsaws, table saws, radial arm saw, circular saw, panel saw, or CNC machine planers, etc.;

• Using the following hand tools; Handsaw, Drill, Press, Router, Sander, Planer, Nail gun, Compressor, Screwdriver, and Wrench;
• Using construction materials such as Wood, Metal, Asphalt, Plastics, Drywall, and Ceramic Tile;
• Leading or coordinating the work of others; and

• Performing electrical, plumbing, painting, or masonry work.

Special Requirements

A complete application will include an attached resume which highlights how your background and experience align with the qualifications for this position.

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment, which may include the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver's license. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, they must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

The work environment includes exposure to drafts, noise, sawdust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment.

Additional InformationWork hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The employee must be available for callback in emergency situations.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan. For more information, click here.

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Each section of the application must be completed including the Supplemental Questionnaire section. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

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